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Add 14/60 and 72/84

14/60 + 72/84 is 229/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    72/84 = 72 × 5/84 × 5 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/420 + 360/420 = 98 + 360/420 = 458/420
  5. 458/420 simplified gives 229/210
  6. So, 14/60 + 72/84 = 229/210
    In mixed form: 119/210

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